First slide

Atomic and physical properties

Question

Statement 1: Boron has unusually high melting point.
Statement 2: Boron shows non-metallic character.

Moderate

A

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
B

Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect
C

Statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct
D

Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

Solution

High melting point of boron is due to its small size and formation of strong covalent bonds with the neighbouring atoms.

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